Science Get ready! @ Before you read the passage, talk about these questions, 1 What features are shared by all branches of science? 2 What are some important qualities in a scientist? eee ARSC This week's issue is all about the history of science. You'll find articles on everything from paleontology to computer technology. Each branch has its own properties and applications. However, some features are common to all of them. Every branch of science seeks to study of evaluate something. Some people naturally question the world around them. Those | people make excellent scientists. They are eager to discover new ideas. But they know | its not easy. Science requires extensive |_| time and research. Most scientists spend Countless hours in the lab. But that’s how we make progress. When you actually improve something, i's worth the effort. So enjoy our special history issue! | Ed. Reading @ Read the magazine article. Then, choose the correct answers. 1 What is the main idea of the article? A. predictions about the future of science B_ the most important branches of science © preparing for a career in science D. similarties between different areas of science Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the editor's letter? A. articles about various branches of science B ahistorical overview of different fields © ongoing experiments in various labs D features shared by all branches of science According to the article, what makes a good scientist? Aan abilty to work well with other scientists B a desire to start his or her own lab © a habit of seeking information D an understanding of current technology’ Vocabulary © Match the words (1-6) with the definitions — lab 4 _ branch _ study 5 __ discover __ science 6 __ question to learn about something in a formal context ‘a broad field that examines various processes to find new information about something ‘a place where experiments are conducted to assess the truth of something an area or subfield of a larger field@ Read the sentence pairs. Choose which word best fits each blank. 1 improved / evaluated A. After the developers the rink formula, it tasted much better, B Several scientists the problem before investigating further. 2 research / progress ‘A. The student performed extensive for her final report, B After months of inactivity, the project finally started to make © G@ Listen and read the magazine article again. What leads to successful experiments? Listening © &@ Listen to a conversation between two scientists. Mark the following statements as true (T) or false (F). 1 The scientists in the lab made a major discovery, 2 __ The man performed some research for the experiment, 3 __ The results of the experiment will likely be widely useful © @ Listen again and complete the conversation. Scientist 1: Hey, Kim. Did you hear about the ‘experiment at Finmoore Labs? ‘Yes, it sounds really interesting. 1 fuel efficiency in cars, right? ‘Well, they're trying. So far, 2 c Scientist 2: Scientist 1: Scientist 2: | suppose that's 3 Of course. Successful experiments require 4 And lots of time in the lab. Exactly, In any case, 5 to hear what they discover. Yeah, so am |. Their findings will be 6 Scientist 1: Scientist 2: Scientist 1: Speaking © With a partner, act out the roles below based on Task 7, Then, switch roles. Did you hear...? y They're... ight? Soaml, Student A: You are a scientist. Talk to Student B about: + anexperiment + the purpose of the experiment * the progress of the experiment ‘Student B: You are a scientist. Talk to Student A about the purpose and progress of an experiment. Writing © Use the magazine article and the conversation from Task 8 to fill out the article about a current experiment. De OE a ee ee Scientists at Fillmore labs are working on anew experiment. Its purpose is According to the lead scientist, Dr. Jennifer Tyler, their progress is Dr. Tyler expects the experiment to be a success because ————— Read more at stellarmonthly.org.